Citation - South Carolina Gazette (Timothy): 1737.12.15

SCG-C.737.078
8-15 Dec 1737:11 (203)
To his royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
AN ODE.
By Mr. Thomson.
  While secret-leaguing nations frown around.
  Ready to pour the long expected storm;
  While she, who wont the restless Gaul to bound, 
  Britannia, drooping, grows an empty form;
  While on our vitals, selfish parties, prey, 
  And deep corruption eats our soul away:
  . . . [4 more verses, including reference: "muses tune the
lyre."]